Who is the best Texas Longhorn?

Take a look back at some of the best football players to take the field in Austin, and the reason they just may be the cream of the crop.

University of Texas Photography DepartmentScott Appleton

, defensive tackle Era: 1961-63. The case for: Appleton was the Longhorns’ first Outland Trophy winner as the nation’s top lineman. He posted 18 tackles and a fumble recovery as No. 2 rolled past No. 1 Oklahoma 28-7 en route to the 1963 national title.

University of Texas Photography DepartmentScott Appleton

, defensive tackle Era: 1961-63. The case for: Appleton was the Longhorns’ first Outland Trophy winner as the nation’s top lineman. He posted 18 tackles and a fumble recovery as No. 2 rolled past No. 1 Oklahoma 28-7 en route to the 1963 national title.

TWP/APEarl Campbell

, running back Era: 1974-77. The case for: One of the most punishing runners in college football history, the “Tyler Rose” was a two-time All-American and winner of the 1977 Heisman Trophy. He finished his four-year UT career with 4,443 yards and 40 TDs. Campbell rushed for at least 100 yards 21 times and had two games of at least 200 yards during his college career.

Tyler Courier-Times-TelegraphEarl Campbell

(20), running back Era: 1974-77. The case for: One of the most punishing runners in college football history, the “Tyler Rose” was a two-time All-American and winner of the 1977 Heisman Trophy. He finished his four-year UT career with 4,443 yards and 40 TDs. Campbell rushed for at least 100 yards 21 times and had two games of at least 200 yards during his college career.